Explore / Air Fryer Kitchen Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Strips by Steph & Mike · ★ 5.0 In shortButtermilk-marinated chicken strips coated in garlicky panko, air fried at 400°F for 12 minutes. No deep fryer required.Buttermilk-marinated chicken strips coated in garlicky panko, air fried at 400°F for 12 minutes. No deep fryer required. Read the story ×The storyCrispy Air Fryer Chicken StripsButtermilk-soaked, panko-coated, air fried. The crispy chicken strip that actually works without a deep fryer.Buttermilk-marinated chicken strips coated in garlicky panko, air fried at 400°F for 12 minutes. No deep fryer required. 30 min Prep 45 min Ready in 3 Servings Easy Level 2 piece boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips 1 cup buttermilk 2 teaspoon kosher salt divided 1 teaspoon black pepper 1.5 cup panko breadcrumbs 0.5 tablespoon garlic powder 0.5 tablespoon onion powder 0.5 teaspoon white pepper 1 to-taste cooking oil spray Buttermilk soak Cut chicken into strips. Combine with buttermilk, salt, and pepper. Soak 30–60 minutes in fridge. Coat in panko Mix panko, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, and salt. Shake excess buttermilk off each strip. Press firmly into panko on all sides. Air fry Single layer in air fryer. Spray with oil. Air fry at 400°F for 5 minutes. Flip, spray, cook another 5–10 minutes until golden. Serve Serve hot with lime wedges and cilantro. IngredientsBatch×1×2×3UnitsUSMetric2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips)1 cup buttermilk2 tsp kosher salt (divided)1 tsp black pepper1½ cups panko breadcrumbs½ tbsp garlic powder½ tbsp onion powder½ tsp white pepperto taste cooking oil sprayStepsStep-by-step1Buttermilk soakCut chicken into strips. Combine with buttermilk, salt, and pepper. Soak 30–60 minutes in fridge.+ note2Coat in pankoMix panko, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, and salt. Shake excess buttermilk off each strip. Press firmly into panko on all sides.+ note3Air frySingle layer in air fryer. Spray with oil. Air fry at 400°F for 5 minutes. Flip, spray, cook another 5–10 minutes until golden.+ note4ServeServe hot with lime wedges and cilantro.+ note Tips✿Toast panko in a dry pan first for extra colour. Rate this recipeNot yet rated — be the firstTap to rate From the communityMayaTurned out so good!JonahWhole family approved 🍽️PriyaFirst try — nailed it.DiegoMade it for Sunday dinner.LenaAdded extra chili, no regrets.› 24A · KODAK 400Share a photo More in Air Fryer KitchenView collection →EP1Pok Pok-Style Fish Sauce Chicken Wings30 minEP2Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken30 minEP3Air Fryer Char Siu43 minEP4Air Fryer Chicken Tacos3hEP5Crispy Air Fryer Tofu20 minEP6Italian Air Fryer Pork Chops with Salsa Verde22 minEP7Crispy Air Fryer Chicken StripsYou are hereEP8Garlic Parmesan Knots2h What to cook next Extra Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders 37 min Korean Fried Chicken 1h Crispy Pork and Shrimp Egg Rolls 45 min Reverse-Sear Ribeye 1h Ribeye with Compound Butter 2h Birthday Pupcakes 38 min